Are cork floors a good choice for a home in a high desert climate?

We will be replacing our floors soon in our 14 yr old home. We live in south central Idaho which is considered high desert. The climate is very dry, and the winter/summer temperatures are more towards extreme than moderate. One salesman I talked to said exotic woods were not a good choice here, but I think he was more interested in selling me what he had, than answering my questions.

We will be replacing our floors soon in our 14 yr old home. We live in south central Idaho which is considered high desert. The climate is very dry, and the winter/summer temperatures are more towards extreme than moderate. One salesman I talked to said exotic woods were not a good choice here, but I think he was more interested in selling me what he had, than answering my questions.

In looking at the weather in your region I found that your summers are very dry, with clear skies and sunny days. We too, live in a desert – though not...